Scheduled MonumentsScotlandFoulford Bridge, cairns 400m W of
Cairns

Foulford Bridge, cairns 400m W of

Scotland
HES SM11041
Site type
Cairns
Nation
Scotland
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Foulford Bridge Cairns is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 400 metres west of Foulford Bridge in Banffshire, Scotland. The site comprises cairn structures typical of the Bronze Age period, when such earthen and stone mounds served as funerary monuments for prominent members of prehistoric communities. Like similar cairn complexes across northern Scotland, the monument reflects the ritual and burial practices of early metal-using societies in the region. The designation within Historic Environment Scotland's records indicates its recognition as a significant archaeological asset of prehistoric date.

Foulford Bridge, cairns 400m W of is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11041. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Foulford Bridge, cairns 400m W of?

Foulford Bridge Cairns is a Bronze Age burial monument located approximately 400 metres west of Foulford Bridge in Banffshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM11041.

Who is responsible for protecting Foulford Bridge, cairns 400m W of?

Foulford Bridge, cairns 400m W of is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM11041.

What other scheduled monuments are near Foulford Bridge, cairns 400m W of?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Foulford Bridge, cairn 160m WnW of (0.2 km), Foulford Bridge, cairn 310m NW of (0.3 km), Davie's Castle, fort (1.3 km).

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